Physician Assistant

JMA Human Resource Management; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in California seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to provide patient care during procedures and collaborate with the healthcare team. You will assess patient health, ensure compliance with care plans, and document all patient interactions. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of one year experience, National Commission certification, and current CPR certification. Join our team to make meaningful contributions to patient health in a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as Physician Assistant.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of practice.
• Experience in monitoring therapies and administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and ensure compliance with care plans.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care and document all information.
• Educate patients and families and formulating care plans.

Skills

Patient assessment and care

Collaboration with healthcare team

Decision-making skills

Ability to educate patients

Education

Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Current CPR certification

Job description

Physician Assistants are directly responsible for patient care during procedures and any medical duties delegated by the physician. PAs exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills. They are expected to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, including medical staff and the physician. PAs should be able to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner. We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our team and become a valuable member of our well-established practice.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient health status, including state of wellness
• Ensuring compliance with care plans and determining appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Providing acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections/medications, and suturing wounds
• Triaging patient calls and evaluates patient problems
• Documenting patient information and care provided in patient record and maintaining department statistics
• Educating patients and families as appropriate and providing continuity of care
• Identifying goals, formulating plans of patient care and evaluating outcomes

Experience

Minimum of one year experience as Physician Assistant

License/Certification

Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Current CPR certification